Study Tips

Learning Types: Visual

• Likes graphs, charts, pictures, and seeing information• Able to memorize, visualize and recall various information• Remembers things that are written down• Learns better in lectures by watching them

Auditory• Learns information through hearing and speaking• Likes to be told how to do things and then summarizes the main points out loud• Often has talents in music and may concentrate better with soft music playing in the background

Kinesthetic• Likes to use the hands-on approach to learn new material• Is generally good in math and science• Usually prefers group work more than others

Techniques

Mind map *add colour! Timelines Cue cards Rewrite Notes Moodle Online questions Read Text Quizlet Study what you don’t know Prioritize Teach a friend

Best Environment

Clear clutter around your desk area Play soft music Remove any distractions (ie – phone) Sit in a comfortable position Have water/tea available Go to a neutral space

Other:

Allow yourself study breaks every hour

Take exercise breaks and do the toughest studying after a workout

Use positive reinforces (ie-food, outings)

Get lots of sleep!

-Read MC Questions before looking at options-Circle key words in questions like “NOT” or “BEST” (may be bolded-Organize written response before writing -Stay calm-Bring extra pens/pencils in a clear plastic bag-No phones

Test-Writing Techniques

1. What is the capital city of Canda?

A. MontrealB. TorontoC. ManitobaD. Ottawa